The action-packed second book in the romantic suspense Steele Ridge series is a military romance that proves a small-town girl who considers herself an ugly duckling can snag the hottest man in town. Green Beret Reid Steele needs a new career ASAP. After a knee injury permanently sidelines him from his dream job, Reid heads home to the mountains of Steele Ridge to regroup, but small-town life isn’t cutting it for a man accustomed to action. When sexy boutique owner Brynne Whitfield captures his attention, Reid thinks he’s found the perfect distraction from boredom. The last thing recently dumped Brynne is interested in is another fast-talking man who will break her heart and dismiss her like yesterday’s trash. Even if Reid Steele’s body does make her yearn for things she knows are as bad for her as hot fudge sundaes. If you would like to read the entire Steele Ridge series, here's a complete list. The The BeginningGoing HardLiving FastLoving DeepBreaking FreeRoaming WildStripping BareEnduring LoveVowing Love The Craving HeatTasting FireSearing NeedStriking EdgeBurning Ache The Flash PointSmoke ScreenCross RoadsCrash CourseEnd Game Christmas The Most Wonderful Gift of AllA Sign of the SeasonHis Holiday MiracleA Holly Jolly HomecomingHope for the HolidaysAll She Wants for ChristmasJingle Bell Rock TonightNot So Silent NightA Rogue SantaThe Puppy PresentFor the Love of SantaBeneath the Mistletoe